<p>Anton Chekhov who is often credited with inventing the modern short story wrote many volumes worth of stories during his lifetime. Considered by many as one of the greatest short story writers of all time Chekhov's extraordinary storytelling gift is exemplified in this volume of twenty-three of his most popular stories. Ward No. 6 and Other Stories includes the following stories: The Cook's Wedding The Witch A Dead Body Easter Eve On the Road The Dependents Grisha The Kiss Typhus The Pipe The Princess Neighbours The Grasshopper In Exile Ward No. 6 Rothschild's Fiddle The Student The Darling A Doctor's Visit Gooseberries The Lady with the Dog In the Ravine and The Bishop. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translations of Constance Garnett.</p><p><br></p>